Prepaid cards don't require a zip code for activation. Zip code defines user's current mailing address. Zip code can be found on card or bank website. Visa cards can be added through card company website
BIN is first 4-6 numbers on payment cards identifying issuing financial institution. Developed by ANSI and ISO for payment card identification. First digit indicates major industry identifier, others specify issuing bank
PAN is a 14-19 digit unique identifier on payment cards. First 6-8 digits indicate issuer identification (IIN). First digit (MII) shows industry type (0-9). Remaining digits identify specific issuing institution. Final digit is check digit for accuracy verification
Student ID cards are free of charge and valid during program registration. Cards are deactivated for academic failure or registration cancellation. Unused cards are destroyed within six months
CSC is a series of numbers printed on credit/debit cards for security. Originally developed by Equifax employee Michael Stone in 1995. Not embossed to prevent mechanical imprinter reading
Electronic ID cards (eID) have been issued since November 2010. ID cards contain encrypted chip data protected by various security mechanisms. State-issued ID cards are most reliable for digital identity proof